Air Fryer Ranch Chicken Thighs
Ranch-seasoned chicken thighs in the air fryer—crispy, savory, and perfect for high-protein family dinners. Dry ranch mix flavor without deep frying; 165°F safe.
🛒Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons dry ranch seasoning mix
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Optional: 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan
- Fresh dill or parsley for serving
🔧Kitchen Tools Needed
- Air fryer
- Instant-read thermometer
- Mixing bowl
- Tongs
📝Instructions
- 1
Pat thighs dry. Toss with oil, ranch mix, garlic powder, paprika, pepper, and optional Parmesan.
- 2
Preheat air fryer to 380°F. Arrange in a single layer.
- 3
Air fry 14–18 minutes, flipping halfway, until 165°F and edges are browned.
- 4
Rest 3 minutes. Garnish herbs. Serve with salad, potatoes, or roasted veggies.
- 5
Food safety: check the thickest thigh; boneless cooks faster than bone-in.
🥗Nutrition Information
⚡Calories per serving: 350
🏷️Recipe Tags
❓Frequently Asked Questions
Homemade ranch mix?
Combine dried dill, parsley, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
Too salty?
Use low-sodium ranch mix or less packet.
Bone-in thighs?
Add 5–8 minutes; confirm 165°F near bone.
Crispier skin?
Use skin-on and start skin-side up; pat extra dry.
Meal prep?
Cool and refrigerate 4 days; reheat air fryer 350°F.
